Instructional Assistant-Commonwealth Center for Children & Adolescents

Staunton City & Schools Commonwealth Center Child/Adolescents - Staunton, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

JOB SUMMARY:

The Commonwealth Center for Children & Adolescents
is seeking applications for an
Instructional Assistant position

for the Education program in an acute care psychiatric facility for the 2026-27 School Year.

Terms: 210-day Employment Notice;
Start Date-Effective Immediately

Hourly Rate: $19.52 to $22.97 DOQ/DOE.

Full Benefits Package

Staunton City Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and is fully committed to the principles and practices of equal employment.

POST OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, employment reference check, and receipt of the Child Abuse and Neglect Training Certificate.

Summary
:

The instructional assistant provides assistance to the classroom teachers in the management and instruction of students in the classroom and on the units as needed; performs related tasks as required and directed; works under the direction and supervision or the classroom teachers; however, the assistant may independently carry out particular routine aspects of the instructional program and school wide duties as assigned.

Essential Functions:

The minimum performance expectations include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Reliable attendance and prompt arrival
• Maintain and respect confidentiality of students/patients and colleagues
• Carry out instructional plans in the classrooms and on units as designated by the education director, teachers and students’ IEPs, including 1:1 assistance as needed
• Assist classroom teachers in preparation of materials and teaching aids
• Assist students individually and in groups with lesson assignments to reinforce learning concepts
• Maintain positive, safe and orderly classroom environment
• Assist in maintaining classroom management that fosters a safe and positive learning environment
• Assist in ensuring safe supervision of all students
• Assists in performing therapeutic interventions in compliance with SOP, SCS and hospital regulations
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions, following hospital safety protocols, to protect students, colleagues, material and facility
• Assist in ensuring the safe and proper physical movement of students/patients between classes and to units
• Reports promptly to assigned/designated areas
• Maintains current certifications in areas as required by CCCA and SCS – to include CPR certification, Therapeutic Options annual certification, first aid training, and other training modules
• Attends required meetings and in-services as required by State Operated Programs, CCCA and SCS
• Complies with and supports school, hospital, and division regulations and policies
• Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities
• Performs other duties as assigned by classroom teachers and education director in accordance with school, hospital and division policies and practices

Minimum Qualifications:

• Demonstrate basic reading, writing and computation skills
• Experience working with children; preferred experience with mental health and trauma informed care
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Criminal background check is required as a condition of employment
• High school Diploma or equivalent GED and
  • must have a minimum of 48 college credits, or a minimum of an Associate’s Degree, or achieved a minimum score of 455 on the Para-professional Assessment.

This job is also posted in City of Staunton and Staunton City Schools

Job : 5954375

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